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MA55 FOZ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

85,493 mi
Last recorded85,493 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA55 FOZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 85,493 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 82,849 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 80,798 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 79,151 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 77,307 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 77,307 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 74,578 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger corroded to hole next to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger corroded to hole next to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 74,578 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber mounting turret corroded into hole (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger corroded to hole next to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger corroded to hole next to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 70,931 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 70,929 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush badly cracked (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush badly cracked (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 67,987 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 67,986 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted nearside tyre fouling in full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Mar 2018 64,476 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 62,013 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

chassis corroded at back

Pass 8 Apr 2016 59,993 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2015 57,815 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 55,530 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 51,270 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 51,270 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 49,103 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit

Fail 9 Jan 2012 49,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 12 Jan 2011 43,561 miles

both rear inward facing seats have no seat belts

n/s/f and o/s/f brakepipes light corrosion

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2010 39,026 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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MA55 FOZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 72,296 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MA55 FOZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 20 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MA55 FOZ registered?

MA55 FOZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is MA55 FOZ safe to buy?

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